Pinellas County To Hold Virtual Trade, Vocational Career Information Session Aug. 18

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — A diverse assortment of jobs requiring specialized skills are available for anyone looking for an exciting career. Individuals can take the first step to a new career path by attending Pinellas County Government’s Trades & Vocational Info Session.

The virtual event will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required to attend. Those interested in the event can sign up online.

The session will feature representatives from multiple departments providing their perspectives about job opportunities, including Fleet Management, Parks and Conservation Resources, Public Works, Facilities and Real Property and Utilities.

Positions with growth opportunity and excellent benefits, ranging from electrical technician to tree trimmer, are currently available. In total, Pinellas County has more than 400 vocational and trade jobs across a variety of departments.

For a personalized look at what the county has to offer, interested individuals can watch the I Am Pinellas County videos, a series that spotlights employees who do this exciting work daily.

Participants can join the session by computer, tablet or by phone and don't need to download software to create a Zoom account. They will use the information in the confirmation email they receive after registering. Anyone with further questions may contact Pinellas County by email at jobs@pinellascounty.org or call 727-464-3367.

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in this meeting are asked to contact Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights by e-mailing such requests to accommodations@co.pinellas.fl.us at least three business days in advance of the need for reasonable accommodation. You may also call 727-464-4882. More information about the ADA, and requests for reasonable accommodation, may be found at www.pinellascounty.org/humanrights/ada.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.